And the nominees are…

The nominees for the James Beard Awards were announced this week. Providence Cicero, the chair of James Beard Restaurant & Chef Awards committee joins Andrew & Molly to talk about the process of picking winners. Andrew & Molly give their predictions for this year’s awards. Plus, they discuss Travel Channel’s More Chowdown Countdown.

Where are your top places to chowdown?

Andrew & Molly think there are other places that could top the list. What do you think? Where are your favorite places to chowdown for these foods? Comment below! (Note: More Chowdown Countdown‘s choice in parenthesis).

Cheeseburger (5-8 Club, Lexie’s Joint)

Pizza (Beau Jo’s)

Sandwiches (Carnegie Deli, Lardo, Mother’s Restaurant, The Fifty/50)

Crab (Faidley Seafood)

BBQ (Franklin BBQ, Vitek’s BBQ)

Italian sausages (Glorioso’s Italian Market)

Breakfast (Grizzy Manor)

Wings (Knockback Nat’s)

Steak (Kravings, Peter Luger Steakhouse)

Hot Dog (Pinks)

Fried chicken (Prince’s Hot Chicken Shack, Two Sister’s Kitchen)

Meat and potatoes (Suppenkuche)

Cheesesteak (Tony Luke’s)

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